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Parmesan crusted pork chop
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Parmesan Crusted Pork Chops

Four pork chops with parmesan crusted flavorings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless pork chops 1 inch thick, about 6 oz each
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Whisk the egg in a shallow bowl.
  3. Mix Parmesan cheese and Cajun seasoning on a plate.
  4. Dip each pork chop in egg, then coat with the Parmesan mixture.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Pan-fry over medium heat for 2-3 minutes per side, until the Parmesan coating is golden; avoid scorching.
  7. Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 400°F for 5-10 minutes, checking early, until the center reaches 145°F.
  8. Before removing the chops from heat, check the thickest part away from bone reaches 145°F with an instant-read thermometer; continue cooking gently if needed. Cooking times are estimates.
  9. Let the pork chops rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Equipment: 12-inch skillet, instant-read thermometer, baking dish, oven.
Serving size: one 4th of the recipe.
For chops thinner than 1 inch, begin checking several minutes earlier. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and reheat to 165°F.